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New Steam Book Ideas I need your opinion please...

I am writing a new book on steam boilers for breweries and distilleries which will focus on the day to day maintenance of a steam system. It will include the following:
Understanding steam
Sequence of operation of a steam boiler
Steam system troubleshooting
Water treatment
Low water cutoff
Steam pressure controls
Using your senses to recognize problems
What else would you like to see included?
Thanks
Ray

Consider the following

Originally Posted by Boiler Ray

I am writing a new book on steam boilers for breweries and distilleries which will focus on the day to day maintenance of a steam system. It will include the following:
Understanding steam
Sequence of operation of a steam boiler
Steam system troubleshooting
Water treatment
Low water cutoff
Steam pressure controls
Using your senses to recognize problems
What else would you like to see included?
Thanks
Ray

Things that Every Boiler Operator should be aware of every day.
Things that should not be done with Steam boilers that can be dangerous, and learning how to recognize and avoid dangerous operating conditions by being in touch with the system every day. This includes knowing what can go wrong that can create a dangerous set of conditions and making the correct response which definitely can include SHUTTING THE SYSTEM DOWN, and BEING DOWN until the matter is dealt with correctly.
Do not cut corners on your install or configuration.
Learn all possible from " Old School " Masters in the trade.
Never substitute Specified parts on any Boiler.
Take a class on Steam Boilers.
Read accounts of Boiler disasters and take heed.
Knowing your limits and when you are out of your depth with respect to Diagnosis and Repair.
A man has got to know his " Limits."

General field Troubleshooting
How to find and safely fix water leaks
Care and feeding with boiler chemicals (O2 scavengers, etc)
Prepare your boiler for external and internal required inspections: tear down and rebuild